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presented

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

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verb

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

Examples :

"to present an envoy to the king"

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To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.

Examples :

"The priest was presented to the bishop for consideration as the new parish priest. "

religion theology

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To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.

Examples :

"The tenant presented his complaint about the leaky roof to the landlord. "

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To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.

Examples :

"The police presented him before the court after finding evidence at the crime scene. "

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To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.

Examples :

"The student presented herself at the principal's office after being called. "

appearance action

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To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.

Examples :

"The teacher presented a new math problem to the class. "

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To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.

Examples :

"The teacher presented the new math problem on the board. "

communication mind language

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To put on, stage (a play etc.).

Examples :

"The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers."

culture entertainment stage art

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To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.

Examples :

"The security guard presented his gun, demanding everyone to freeze. "

weapon military action position

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To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.

Examples :

"Well, one idea does present itself."

mind philosophy

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To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.

Examples :

"The patient presented with insomnia."

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To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.

Examples :

"During the difficult labor, the baby presented breech, with its buttocks appearing first instead of its head. "

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(with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).

Examples :

"At the school dance, Alex presented as male, wearing a suit and tie. "

appearance human person

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To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).

Examples :

""Sarah presented the morning news program on Channel 4." "

media entertainment job

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To give a gift or presentation to (someone).

Examples :

"She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment."

communication action event

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To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.

Examples :

"The teacher presented Sarah with an award for her excellent essay. "

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To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.

Examples :

"I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw."

communication business organization service event

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To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.

Examples :

"The waiter presented the bill after we finished our meal. "

business finance

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To display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour.

physiology sex animal biology body

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adjective

(of a group) Having a specified presentation, or a presentation with specified properties.

Examples :

"The presented data was incomplete, so the meeting was postponed. "

group organization